As the United States gravitates toward greener living, many Americans ponder the various ways of commuting to work. Most citizens simply want to know which is safer, driving a privately owned vehicle or taking public transportation. However, other people are more interested in finding ways of making all forms of transportation safer to use. Safety […]
Category: Road Traffic Accident Compensation
Bike and Motor Vehicle Accidents: Finding Fault
Robert Morrissey is a recent law school graduate who has picked up a love of writing. He contributes frequently to Solomon-Relihan, a law firm based out of Arizona. When he’s not writing or making the coffee at his office, Robert spends time traveling and volunteering in his community. With rising gas prices and more attention being […]
Injured Drivers Left with No Chance in Legal Bout against Insurers
What would happen to an 80 year old pedestrian if they were knocked down in 2013? A bid to change the Small Claims Court limit has been described as ‘draconian’ by one of Britain’s leading solicitors, who gives a harrowing example of what could have happened to an 80 year old client if the change […]
Common Car Malfunctions that Can Lead to Accidents
Vehicle malfunctions can cause some of the worst imaginable accidents. Car malfunctions are sometimes rather innocuous, such as having the “check engine” light come on and stay on; no matter how many times a mechanic checks the engine. There are other malfunctions, however, that can be deadly. Most of them can be eliminated by simple […]
Steps to Keep in Mind if you have a Car Accident
Getting involved in an accident is the last thing that you would want, however if that ever happens there are some steps that you will always need to keep in mind. It is always good to be prepared when you face such situations. It is also good to keep a handy manual in your glove […]
Disc Herniation Claim from Auto Accidents
Many victims of auto accidents suffer physical injuries to their body and in many cases, such injuries can leave long term effects. Sometimes the injuries manifest itself in immediate pain and physical symptoms but in many cases, they show later in time. One type of auto accident injury, where no immediate pain can happen is […]
Are Houstonians Safe Drivers?
Traffic in Houston has been a concern for many years. Not only are the congested highways in the area costly and dangerous, residential streets have caused concern for some residents. In 2001 there were 189 fatal accidents in the Houston area, with 74 of them being the result of a drunk driver. These statistics are […]
Getting Around Town Safely: Teens and Public Transit
Any time that a person ventures out into society, they open themselves up to potential danger. This is especially true for teenagers, who may appear vulnerable to predators and lack the life skills that are necessary to keep themselves safe. If you are a teenager or have a teenage child, it’s important to begin learning […]
New Research on Dangers of Using Voice Apps While Driving
Approximately 6.1 billion text messages are sent each day, according to Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association statistics. At least half of all drivers have admitted to reading either texts or emails while on the road. Around 30 percent of drivers surveyed have actually admitted to typing a message, according to AAA data. These are dangerous statistics, […]
4 Rhode Island Drunk Driving Questions We Needed to Answer
Rhode Island drunk driving accidents are unfortunately very common. Areas like Providence, Warwick and Cranston in particular routinely see drunk driving accidents. Many of these accidents are heart wrenching, tragic situations that can be difficult to discuss. Over the past 22 years our firm has received many questions from people who have been touched by […]